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CYXY
Current Weather

Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport

CYXY / YXY

Whitehorse, CA

Last Updated

Sep 16, 07:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Last Updated

07:00Z

☀️ Day

VFR

Flight Rules

9°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 5°C

12kt

170°

15 SM

Visibility

7,300ft

Ceiling

Above Ground Level

29.92

QNH (inHg)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYXY 160700Z 17012KT 15SM BKN073 09/05 A2992 RMK AC5 SLP160

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft

9,000ft

6,000ft

3,000ft

Ground

Field Elev: 2,317ft

BKN 7,300ft AGL

☁️

BKN

Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)

7,300ft

AGL (Above Ground)

9,617ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

29.92 inHg

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

27.64 inHg

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (2,317 ft)

Pressure Alt

2,317 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 29.92 inHg

Density Altitude: 2,153 ft

ISA Deviation: -1.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF CYXY 160540Z 1606/1706 18010KT P6SM SCT040 BKN070 TEMPO 1606/1610 BKN040 OVC070 FM161000 17010KT P6SM SCT040 BKN200 TEMPO 1610/1616 FEW020 BKN040 OVC200 FM161600 16010KT P6SM BKN060 BKN120 TEMPO 1616/1620 5SM -SHRA BR SCT020 BKN040 OVC080 FM162000 16012KT P6SM -RA SCT015 BKN030 OVC060 TEMPO 1620/1701 5SM -SHRA BR FEW009 BKN015 OVC030 FM170100 16012KT P6SM SCT020 BKN030 FM170400 17008KT P6SM SCT030 BKN100 RMK NXT FCST BY 161200Z

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

07:17Z BASE

+0h

VFR 180° 10kt

Visibility: >6SM

Ceiling: 7,000ft

10:00Z FM161000

+3h

VFR 170° 10kt

Visibility: >6SM

Ceiling: 20,000ft

10:00Z TEMPO

+3h

VFR

Ceiling: 4,000ft

16:00Z FM161600

+9h

VFR 160° 10kt

Visibility: >6SM

Ceiling: 6,000ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

↑

YXY

14L ✈️

32R

14R

32L

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
02/20	1,798 ft	75 ft	ASP	34°	↓ 8.6kt • ↔ 8.3kt 136° angle
✈️ 14L/32R Active: 14L	6,597 ft	100 ft	ASP	159°	↑ 10.4kt • ↔ 6.0kt 30° angle
14R/32L	9,497 ft	150 ft	ASP	158°	↑ 11.7kt • ↔ 2.5kt 12° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYXY

IATA Code: YXY

Type: medium airport

Status: active

Elevation: 2,317 ft MSL

Location

City: Whitehorse

Country: CA

Latitude: 60.709599°

Longitude: -135.067001°

Time Zone: Etc/GMT9

Runway Information

Runway 02/20

Length: 1,798 ft

Width: 75 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

Runway 14L/32R

Length: 6,597 ft

Width: 100 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

Runway 14R/32L

Length: 9,497 ft

Width: 150 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

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About Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport

Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (CYXY/YXY) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Whitehorse, CA. The facility operates at an elevation of 2,317 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 3 runways (02/20, 14L/32R, 14R/32L) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.